Ways to Give to Guiding Reins
Every program Guiding Reins offers is provided at no cost to veterans, active military, first responders, and their families. That is only possible because of generous supporters like you. There are many ways to make your gift, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to give in the way that works best for you.
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You can make a monthly recurring gift or a one-time gift using our secure gift processing system. Monthly giving is one of the most powerful ways to support Guiding Reins. A consistent monthly gift allows us to plan our programs, serve more participants, and keep our commitment to those who need us most. GIVE ONLINE HERE.
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To make a gift by check, please make it payable to Guiding Reins and mail it to:
Guiding Reins
1944 Redland Road
Campobello, SC 29322Please include a note with any information you would like us to know about your gift, including how you would like it used.
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You can have your gift automatically drafted each month directly from your checking or savings account. Bank payments are made monthly, and the deductions appear automatically on your bank statement. An initial email is sent to acknowledge your recurring gift, and annual statements are sent each January for tax purposes.
To make changes to your automatic draft, please contact us in writing. To cancel your automatic draft, please contact us at (phone number) at least 15 days before the next scheduled transfer.
Set Up Monthly Bank Draft here.
Mail or email any changes to:
Guiding Reins
1944 Redland Road
Campobello, SC 29322
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You can set up a monthly recurring gift from your credit or debit card. Payments are processed monthly and appear automatically on your statement. An initial email is sent to acknowledge your recurring gift, and annual statements are sent each January for tax purposes.
To make changes or cancel your recurring gift, Contact Us at least 15 days before the next scheduled payment.
Set Up Monthly Credit Card gift here.
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Your employer may be able to double or even triple the impact of your gift through a corporate matching program. Check with your human resources department to find out if your company offers a matching gift program. We are happy to provide any documentation you need to complete the process.
Please note that the employee donor's name is often not included on matching gift distributions. To make sure we can acknowledge your gift properly, please send us a note at so we know to look for the matching gift from your employer. Contact Us
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A gift in honor or memory of someone you love is a meaningful way to celebrate a life and support veterans and first responders at the same time.
If you would like us to notify the honoree or the family of the person you are remembering, please include the correct name and mailing address when you make your gift. Gifts may be made online or by mailing your gift and tribute information to:
Guiding Reins
1944 Redland Road
Campobello, SC 29322If you would like to include Guiding Reins in an obituary, we suggest the following language, which you are welcome to personalize:
Memorial contributions may be made to Guiding Reins, 1944 Redland Road, Campobello, SC 29322, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please direct your gift to "where needed most" in memory of (name). Gifts may be made online at guidingreins.org, or by mail at the address above.
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Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or other securities directly to Guiding Reins is one of the most tax-smart ways to give. When you donate securities held for more than a year, you may avoid capital gains taxes entirely while remaining eligible to deduct the full fair market value of the gift from your income taxes, up to the amount allowed by the IRS. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor to understand how a securities gift may benefit your specific situation.
Gifts of stock may be completed by physical certificate delivery or electronically through your financial institution.
To make a gift of securities to Guiding Reins, please ask your financial institution or advisor to contact us directly to handle the transfer. Reach us at info@guidingreins.org or (phone number).
Please note that when a stock transfer is received, your name is not always visible to us. To make sure we can acknowledge your gift properly, please contact us with the following information before or when you initiate the transfer:
Your name
The securities being gifted
Number of shares
Date you initiated the transferHere is how the process works:
Step 1: Email us the information above so we can match your transfer to your record.
Step 2: Your institution transfers ownership of the securities to Guiding Reins after your verbal authorization.
Step 3: Guiding Reins receives the transfer and processes the gift.
Step 4: You will receive a gift acknowledgement for tax purposes reflecting the name and number of shares gifted. Please work with your financial institution and tax advisor to determine the value for your tax return.
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An estate gift to Guiding Reins is one of the most powerful legacies you can leave. By including Guiding Reins in your will, as a beneficiary of a retirement account, or as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, you help ensure that veterans and first responders will have access to support long into the future.
The simplest way to make an estate gift is to name Guiding Reins as a percentage-based beneficiary on an IRA, other retirement account, or life insurance policy. This type of gift can be updated at any time without attorney fees to revise your will.
Guiding Reins | 1944 Redland Road, Campobello, SC 29322 | 501(c)(3) EIN: (insert EIN here)
To learn more about estate giving or to let us know about an estate gift you have already made, please contact us We would be honored to recognize your commitment.
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A gift of real estate, including a primary home, vacation property, farm, timberland, commercial building, or undeveloped land, can provide meaningful tax benefits while making a lasting impact on the veterans and first responders we serve. Your tax advisor can help you understand the specific benefits based on your situation.
Guiding Reins will conduct a feasibility review of any real estate gift prior to acceptance to ensure it aligns with our mission and does not create unintended liabilities.
To explore a gift of real estate, please contact us.
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If you are age 70.5 or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Guiding Reins. A QCD can count toward satisfying your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year, and neither you nor Guiding Reins will owe income taxes on the distribution. You can use a QCD whether or not you itemize deductions on your tax return.
To make a QCD to Guiding Reins, contact the financial institution where your IRA is held and request that a distribution be sent directly to:
Guiding Reins
1944 Redland Road
Campobello, SC 29322Please note that checks received through QCD distributions often do not include donor information and the memo line may not clearly identify you or your giving intent. To make sure we can acknowledge your gift properly and apply it as you wish, please contact us to let us know your gift is on the way.
Please speak with your financial and tax professional to understand how a QCD may benefit your specific situation.
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An endowed gift to Guiding Reins creates lasting, sustainable support for veterans and first responders, not just today but in perpetuity. Current gifts or estate gifts of any size may be directed to the Guiding Reins endowment.
To make an endowed gift or to learn more, please contact us. We will provide the appropriate documentation, including a Memorandum of Understanding and a Legacy Gift Intent Form, to ensure your gift is stewarded exactly as you intended for generations to come.